
Programme Cost Control Manager
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Programme Cost Control ManagerSimply put, at KBR, we do things that matter.
Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
This position will report to the Programme Controls and Integration Manager, with occasional tasking from the Programme Director, Programme Manager, the PMO, and other programme-related personnel. The role will also involve matrix management responsibilities.
You will support the Programme Controls and Integration Manager with the establishment of the Programme Cost Control and Management function. You will work with the Programme Management Team and Delivery Agents Cost & Finance teams to provide informed and assured cost actuals, in year forecasts in accordance with the accounting period(s) as well as overall Programme budget reporting and forward planning in alignment with the Annual Budgetary Cycle.
What Do We Need
You will have experience at a Senior Level in leading teams and Controlling Costs of Major Programmes.
You will also have:
Excellent knowledge of cost management function set up and Programme cost monitoring EVM techniques, including the ability to interrogate 3rd party input.
Experience of major programmes/projects containing integrated cost control.
Good understanding of the various methods of Project Controls functions i.e. planning, programme, and progress monitoring.
Strong understanding of risk and opportunity management with reference to planning and programming.
Strong understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate delay or change.
Qualifications
Relevant project cost control management qualification(s).
Member of relevant professional body
Location
The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in the office in Glasgow City Centre.
Security Requirements
SC Clearance
Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.
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